MLK Day Voter Education & Civic Engagement Event

MLK Day Voter Education and Civic Engagement Event | Jan. 11 | 11AM-1PM | Southern and Northern Wake Campuses

In preparation for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day national holiday, Student Activities is hosting a special Voter Education and Civic Engagement event to highlight Rev. King's pivotal work in getting the Voting Rights Act of 1965 passed by bringing national attention to the disenfranchisement of African Americans and other voters of color. Students are encouraged to bring their Wake Tech student ID cards to this event.

Voter Education and Registration

During the event, Wake Tech students will be able to do the following:

• ?Check their status.
• Register to vote.
• Request a mail-in ballot.
• Learn about new voter ID requirements.
• Gain information about primary elections.

Civic Engagement 

In addition to voting, Wake Tech students will have the opportunity to hear from civic groups, learn more about what they do, and find ways to actively serve their communities.

Locations

Southern Wake Campus - Howell Library (Bldg. D)

Northern Wake Campus - Atrium (Bldg. E)